{"id":34,"date":"2026-04-10T15:00:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T15:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seasidedentalnsb.com\/blog\/?p=34"},"modified":"2026-05-01T15:02:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T15:02:47","slug":"what-should-you-do-if-you-end-up-with-a-broken-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seasidedentalnsb.com\/blog\/what-should-you-do-if-you-end-up-with-a-broken-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should You Do If You End Up with a Broken Tooth?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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No matter how well you keep up with your oral health, your chances of experiencing a dental emergency are never zero. You may accidentally fall or bite into a hard food that ends up breaking one of your teeth. However, while this situation can be worrying, you should act quickly to protect your smile from further harm. Here’s a guide on how to handle a broken tooth and what your emergency dentist<\/a> can do to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Should I Do If I Broke My Tooth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should first take a breath and try to calm down if you\u2019re worked up. It\u2019s easy to get worried, but a level head can make this situation easier to control. Afterward, take note of how bad the damage is. If it\u2019s minor, then it might be a cosmetic problem only. While your tooth may not be in any immediate harm, you should cover it as it can have a sharp edge that can cut your tongue or cheek. You can use dental wax or sugarless gum for the time being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the break is more severe, then the tooth\u2019s inner pulp may be exposed. If so, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n